MANILA, Philippines - Sailors heave around a mooring line on the forecastle of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). USS Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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